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The Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province are religious women in an international community who follow the vision and charism of our foundress, St. Angela Merici. We commit ourselves to the love of God and others through traditional and new ministries, solidarity with the poor, pursuit of justice, collaboration with the laity, and commitment to the Laudato Si’ platform.
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Sr. Pat Schifini, OSU
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The Development Office publishes a newsletter called Bylines. PDFs of the current issue and many past issues are available for reading and download
Heart to Heart
Heart to Heart is a vehicle of communication, reflection and heart to hear sharing.
Annual Report
Our Annual Report is an opportunity for us to appreciate our donors and provide a yearly financial overview.
2025 Jubilarians
In 2025 we celebrate the jubilees of five of our sisters. Throughout their years of commitment to Ursuline life and ministries, these daughters of Angela have made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Obituaries & Funeral Liturgies
Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mary Sullivan, OSU
Sr. Mary Sullivan, OSU, formerly Sr. Karen, a beloved member of the Ursulines of the Roman Union Eastern Province USA, went home to God on August 17, 2026, at Andrus on Hudson Nursing Home
Read More Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mary Sullivan, OSU
Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mildred Haipt, OSU
Sr. Mildred Haipt, OSU, formerly Sr. Maria Carl, a beloved member of the Ursulines of the Roman Union, Eastern Province USA, for 72 years, died peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Andrus on Hudson Nursing Home.
Read More Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mildred Haipt, OSU
Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mary Beth Read
Sr. Mary Beth Read, OSU, a beloved member of the Ursulines of the Roman Union Eastern Province, USA, for 60 years, died peacefully on March 9 at Andrus on Hudson Nursing Home.
Read More Obituary and Funeral Liturgy for Sr. Mary Beth Read
“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” – John 11:25-26
Yesterday, we installed a commemorative plaque beside the Forest Pansy redbud tree to mark the Eastern Provinceโs transition into the newly formed Ursulines of the Roman Union, USA Region. The tree and plaque honor the Eastern Province's rich history and legacy while celebrating the promise of this new chapter. Srs. Pat Schifini and Ann Peterson paused to offer a prayer and blessing. Symbolizing renewal, hope, resilience, and love, the redbud tree fits as a reminder of the Ursuline roots and the new possibilities ahead. Together, we continue to grow in faith, unity, and mission. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sister Ann so nice to see your beautiful face. โค๏ธ๐๐ป
I’m so thankful for my Ursuline education , So. Bronx NY
Best wishes as you embark on this transition. Good luck Sister Pat Schifini in your new role.
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Happy feast day to the Ursulines, especially those of you Ì have had the privilege to know.
Happy Feast Day to all, especially the sisters, but also to all the students, past and present, and everyone with any connection to the Ursulines!
Happy Feast Day!!
Happy Feast Day!
I have always admired the "courage, faith and spirit of adventure".
Happy Feast Day! ๐นโค๏ธ
Happy Feast Day to all the Ursulines, past and present.
Happy Feast Day to the entire Ursuline community
Happy feast day! Thank you for your influence in my life!
Happy feast day !
Happy Feast Day, Sisters!
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Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of our democracy, giving each of us the right to express ideas, share perspectives, and make our voices heard.
Celebrated annually, Free Speech Week is a nonpartisan observance that reminds us of the importance of free expression, a free press, and respectful dialogue.
As we recognize this important freedom, may we also remember our responsibility to listen with understanding, speak with compassion, and respect the dignity of others.
Learn more: www.freespeechweek.org
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But it should be Indigenous People's Day. Please read up on Columbus, he was not a hero to be celebrated. The Ursulines are highly educated, and yet, someone posted this.
Also Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
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The ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ are proud to support ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐., founded in 1978 by ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐, ๐๐๐. For nearly 50 years, Songcatchers has provided affordable, high-quality music education and enrichment to children and families in New Rochelle.
On ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, from ๐๐โ๐ ๐๐, Songcatchers will host its ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐ at ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง in New Rochelle, NY. Proceeds will help nurture young musicians while fostering community, confidence, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Purchase tickets at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/brunch-gala. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for posting, Sisters! ๐ We appreciate your support always.
Sister Beth’s heart & brain child has grown & spread out, with roots firmly planted in the love of music. We honor you, Beth, and the generations of Songcatchers yet to come. Susan Conte, OSU
Beth experienced great joy in having children sing together.
Thank you for posting, Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province, USA!
On ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, the staff of the ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐๐ gathered at ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ฒโ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ in New Rochelle for a special staff luncheon. With breathtaking views of the water, a delicious meal, and best of all, wonderful company, it was a lovely afternoon filled with conversation, laughter, and camaraderie. ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐จ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐ง! ... See MoreSee Less
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Great picture ๐
Hello blessed daughters of God
Last ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, the ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐๐ continued their weekend of Gratitude and Hope with a beautiful ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค๐ฌ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ . Ursuline Associates, former students, longtime friends, supporters, and those joining by livestream came together in celebration. The mass is a way for the Ursulines to honor cherished friendships and generous supporters.
Following Mass, guests gathered in the Angela Garden room for prayer, hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and fellowship. On a bright and sunny afternoon, the spirit of friendship, shared history, and joy was unmistakable.
The Ursulines are deeply grateful to all who play a meaningful role in carrying their mission forward. From the schools they founded, which continue to educate and inspire young women nearly 200 years later, to their Ursuline Associates, supporters, friends, and staff - all of you are an important part of the Ursuline story. ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ค๐๐๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ. ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐. ... See MoreSee Less
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I’m so thankful for the education I got from the Ursuline nuns at Saint Jerome school and Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx. I always remember them in my prayers. ๏ฟผ
In celebration of the transition from the Eastern Province to the newly formed ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ, the Sisters gathered on ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ for a special day of ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ - gratitude for all that has been and hope for all that lies ahead.
Together, they shared stories, celebrated the many ways they have served and grown as a Province, and reflected on their hopes for this new chapter. Through meaningful rituals, prayer, and reflection, they honored the journey that brought them here.
The day ended as it began, in community. Holding hands in a circle of gratitude, the Sisters offered a final prayer and blessing before their voices filled the Angela Garden room with the words of Jan Novotkaโs โWe Go Forthโ:
โ๐พ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐. ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐!โ ... See MoreSee Less
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What amazing things you have done and will do in the future...with heartfelt gratitude to you all โค๏ธ
Blessings to all of you! - thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. We are all blessed because of you!
How beautiful is this meeting INSIEME! Many blessings for all of you.
Congregação que tira o hábito envelhece e morre. Uma lástima.
Blessing for all of you! Greetings From Insieme Region!โค๏ธ
Bless you all!๐๐ป
Your legacy will continue to grow and be such an integral part of so many people lives. I look forward to see what the next chapter brings. You’ve already touched many, many people and while it may be in different ways going forward, it will continue to lead and guide us as it always has.โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Much love and many blessings from the Ursuline Centre in Great Falls, MT. We are so honored to be part of your history and future.
My prayer to you all as you moving forward.
Continue to lead us with your wisdom.
You helped mold so many of us into the women we are today. We are forever grateful to our Ursuline “Mothers”.โค๏ธ๐๐ป
A lovely tradition!!
Congratulations!
Blessings and prayers for you Jeannie, and your Ursuline Family—may you have continued success and joy in your work in the future!๐ค๐๐โค๏ธ๐
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